An equal number of candy canes were distributed to 4 boys and 10 girls. Each boy then gave
23 of her share of candy canes to the girls. As a result, each girl received 4 more candy canes.
- How many candy canes did each boy have left?
- Find the total number of candy canes each girl had after receiving more candy canes from the boys.
(a)
Number of candy canes that the boys gave to the girls
= 10 x 4
= 40
Number of candy canes that each boy gave to the girls
= 40 ÷ 4
= 10
Number of candy canes that each boy had at first = 3 u
Number of candy canes that each boy gave away = 2 u
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Number of candy canes that each boy left
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= 5
(b)
Number of candy canes that each girl had in the end
= 3 u + 4
= 3 x 5 + 4
= 15 + 4
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 19